Flock Safety - Clinton CT PD Transparency Portal

Overview

Clinton CT PD uses Flock Safety technology to capture objective evidence without compromising on individual privacy. Clinton CT PD utilizes retroactive search to solve crimes after they've occurred. Additionally, Clinton CT PD utilizes real time alerting of hotlist vehicles to capture wanted criminals. In an effort to ensure proper usage and guardrails are in place, they have made the below policies and usage statistics available to the public.

Policies

What's Detected

License Plates, Vehicles

What's Not Detected

Facial recognition, People, Gender, Race

Acceptable Use Policy

Data is used for law enforcement purposes only. Data is owned by Clinton CT PD and is never sold to 3rd parties.

Prohibited Uses

Immigration enforcement, traffic enforcement, harassment or intimidation, usage based solely on a protected class (i.e. race, sex, religion), Personal use.

Access Policy

All system access requires a valid reason and is stored indefinitely.

Hotlist Policy

Hotlist hits are required to be human verified prior to action.

Usage

Data retention (in days)

30 days

Organizations granted access to Clinton CT PD data

Avon CT PD, Beacon Falls CT PD, Berlin CT PD, Bloomfield CT PD, Bristol CT PD, Cheshire CT PD, City of Groton CT PD, Connecticut State Police, Danbury CT PD, Derby PD - CT, East Hampton Village NY PD, East Lyme CT PD, Easton CT PD, Fairfield CT PD, Farmington CT PD, Glastonbury CT PD, Hartford CT PD, Ledyard CT PD, Manchester CT PD, Milford CT PD, Monroe CT PD, Montville CT PD, Newington CT PD, Newtown CT PD, Norwalk CT PD, Norwich CT PD, Old Saybrook CT PD, Quogue Village NY PD, Redding CT PD, Rocky Hill CT PD, Simsbury CT PD, South Windsor CT PD, Southington CT PD, Southold Town NY PD, Stonington CT PD, Suffolk County NY PD, Suffolk County NY SO, Town of Groton CT PD, Town of Killingworth CT PD, Town of Lisbon Troopers CT, Town of Preston CT Resident State Troopers Office, Tribal Police at Foxwoods CT PD, University of New Haven CT PD, Vernon CT PD, Wallingford CT PD, Waterford CT PD, West Greenwich RI PD, West Hartford CT PD, Westport CT PD, Wilton CT PD, Windsor CT PD, Windsor Locks CT PD

Hotlists Alerted On

NCIC, NCMEC Amber Alert

Vehicles detected in the last 30 days

125,731

Hotlist hits in the last 30 days

161

Searches in the last 30 days

123

Public Search Audit

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Additional Info

Success Story 1

Disruption of Multi-State Organized Retail Crime Ring (Case Reference: 2500005682 | Date: April 79, 2025) Impact on Town Safety: Directly dismantled a sophisticated criminal operation targeting our retail corridor and recovered high-value stolen property, thereby protecting local businesses and deterring future economic crime. Outcome Summary: On April 7, 2025, Flock LPR data was utilized to track a suspect vehicle involved in a major shoplifting incident at the Polo Ralph Lauren store at the Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet Mall. Investigative leads developed through Flock showed the vehicle had traveled to Groton, CT, after the larceny. Detectives used this information to confirm the identity of the suspects, who were later located at the Providence Place Mall. The four suspects were apprehended, and over $9,000.00 in stolen merchandise from Polo Ralph Lauren was recovered. Further investigation revealed the suspects were connected to an organized crime group and were being investigated by several other law enforcement agencies.

Success Story 2

Immediate Apprehension of Felony Offender, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, and Drug Seizure (Case Reference: 2500007724 | Date: May 19, 2025) Impact on Town Safety: Removed a dangerous individual and illicit narcotics from the street, directly linking technology to the prevention of potential drug-related harm and the recovery of stolen property. Outcome Summary: On May 19, 2025, the Flock LPR system immediately alerted officers to a stolen 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan traveling through Clinton. An officer quickly located the vehicle on East Main Street and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The stop resulted in the arrest of the operator. A search conducted at the scene led to the seizure of cocaine and fentanyl, along with drug paraphernalia. The operator was arrested for possession of the stolen vehicle, driving under suspension, and possession of narcotics (second offense).

Success Story 3

Safe Recovery of High-Risk Missing Person (Silver Alert) (Case Reference: 2500011556 | Date: August 13, 2025) Impact on Town Safety: Demonstrates the LPR networks immediate, life-saving value in public safety emergencies, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly or those in crisis. Outcome Summary: On August 13, 2025, officers responded to a report of a missing person who suffered from dementia and was feared to be lost after contacting his family from Fairfield County. A Silver Alert was issued. Flock LPR technology was actively monitored, and an alert received at approximately 2130 hours placed his vehicle in Madison. This real-time information was immediately relayed to Madison PD and the Connecticut State Police, leading to the safe recovery of the missing individual.

Success Story 4

Interception of Prolific Warrants Suspect and Stolen Vehicle (Case Reference: 2500008456 | Date: June 3, 2025) Impact on Town Safety: Effectively utilized Flock LPR to intercept a criminal entering town, resulting in the removal of a high-frequency offender sought by multiple law enforcement jurisdictions. Outcome Summary: On June 3, 2025, the Flock ALPR system generated an alert on a stolen vehicle entering the Clinton Crossing Outlets. Officers quickly responded, locating the vehicle on the lower level parking lot. The operator was taken into custody inside a store. Upon processing, it was discovered that Rivera was a highly sought-after offender, wanted on ten total outstanding warrants.

Success Story 5

Multi-Crime Resolution Using Real-Time Alert During Holiday Retail Peak (Case Reference: 2500016219 | Date: November 29, 2025) Impact on Town Safety: Confirmed the LPR system's effectiveness as an investigative link, connecting a vehicle entering the high-traffic retail area to a separate felony, leading to multiple arrests just after Black Friday. Outcome Summary: On November 29, 2025, a Flock Alert was received for a vehicle traveling toward the Clinton Premium Outlets. The vehicle was flagged because it was involved in a robbery/larceny case that occurred at Big Y on November 26. Patrol units assigned to the outlets immediately located and stopped the vehicle as it entered the property. The stop led to the identification of the robbery suspect and three additional arrests of the vehicles occupants for drug-related charges (possession of drug paraphernalia). This swift action prevented the suspect from potentially committing further retail crime and successfully led to multiple apprehensions.